Asheville Family Photographer

Fall Outfit Inspiration | Family Photo Shoots

October and November are our busiest months of the year not only for weddings, but for families updating their yearly photos, getting Christmas cards ready, or extended family gathering for the Thanksgiving holiday. As families schedule their shoots, we almost always get asked….What Do We Wear??

To help answer this question, we put together a few inspiration ideas to help you get started. Our biggest piece of advice- doing what feels good for your family will create the best photos. That being said, there are a few things that will help your photos pop a little bit more:

  • Wear colors that complement each other but not too matchy-matchy

  • Patterns can be distracting so try to avoid anything that is too busy- solid colors work well especially those in natural tones such as creams, blues, and greys

  • Pinterest has some great inspiration but don’t get too caught up in what’s out there- use it (and this!) only as inspiration

  • Have fun with it! Bring a blanket to sit on, maybe something for cheers, and a little bribe for the little ones (and maybe the big ones too!) for after the session is never a bad idea!

Extended family photo with three dogs
Boy on brother's back
Couple in the woods during fall
Family holding hands crossing a field
Family of three holding kid between the parents

Winter Outfit Inspiration | Family Photo Shoots

While fall is our most popular time for family photo requests, there is something about the winter that can be just as beautiful! We are so lucky that the leaves stick around a little longer into November and we even have some warmer days throughout December and January. Our biggest piece of advice- embrace the cold and get cozy with it!

Layers photograph really well so to have a sweater under a blazer or boots peaking out from a skirt adds some dimension. Since there isn’t much color out this time of year, a little pop of color can add to the scene- maybe a dark red or emerald green. Blankets to wrap up in or a cozy scarf, maybe a hot chocolate picnic would be a fun idea. It is also a great time to maybe get a little dressier, have a little fun with it!

Here is our take on some outfit ideas for all styles- dressy to casual to somewhere in between!

And some of our families over the years, making it look easy! How lucky are we to photograph such amazing people?!

Couple embracing on top of a mountain

Our Favorite Things to Do and See | Asheville, NC

Clients often ask what are some of my favorite things to in Asheville and so I thought I’d share some of them below …

Asheville Mountains
Asheville Beer Scene
Asheville Beer Scene


BREWERIES + DRINKS
Highland Brewing
Sierra Nevada
Hi-Wire: Big Top
New Belgium
Cocktails at Grove Park Inn (go at sunset!)
Kimpton Hotel Arras
Antidote
Sovereign Remedies
5 Walnut (wine bar and live music)

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY + HIKES
Craggy Gardens
Black Balsam
Waterfalls in Pisgah Forest

GALLERIES + MUSEUMS
Asheville Art Museum
New Morning Gallery
Momentum Gallery
River Arts District
Lexington Glass

NEIGHBORHOODS TO VISIT
West Asheville
Black Mountain
Biltmore Village
Biltmore Park (South AVL)
Weaverville

DAY TRIPS
Biltmore Estate
Highlands/Cashiers
Brevard + Pisgah Forest

SHOPPING
Downtown AVL
Antique Tobacco Barn
Biltmore Village
East Fork Pottery
Flora
Minx
Duncan & York

Provisions Mercantile

NEST boutique + DIY

OTHER

Hiking Craggy Gardens in Asheville NC

Tick Tock Concierge - a great resource to help plan and prepare your trip!
Navitat
Tubing/rafting on the French Broad
Riveter (climbing walls)

Grove Park Spa

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A Winter Maternity Session in Asheville

I first met Lindsay 4 years ago when she hired me for a family session. Since then I have photographed her family many times and we quickly became friends. This wintery maternity session at Homewood castle with her daughter was so fun to shoot and such a special time for them together. I of course am obsessed with flower crowns from Flora, and I love the contrast of the dark warm tones in the interior frames. 

Location : Homewood, Asheville NC | Floral Crowns : Flora Asheville | Film Scans : Photovision |

A family photography session for The School Sessions | Asheville, NC

On April 12th, photographers from all around the world donated their funds from a photography session to raise money to build a school in Haiti. Through The School Sessions founder Jaime Delaine and her husband hope to raise $200,000 and re-build a school that was destroyed by an earthquake 5 years ago. 

After reading about the project I immediately signed up to donate a session: Enter the Carr family! One of my favorite couples from 2013 and their sweet baby Brooks :)

The Birthday Series | A Portrait Session in Asheville, NC

I met up with Melissa for a session in March at The Venue. Melissa owns 'Pop of Color' and is an excellent make-up artist here in Asheville. She is the sweetest and so fun to be around. I loved getting to know her a little more as there's not much time for chatting on a wedding day when our paths typically cross. 

A Family Holiday Session | Asheville Photography

A fun holiday inspired family shoot, snuggling under blankets in front of a fantastic red barn. These images were used to promote my holiday mini-sessions this past fall with Mingle Events. To see the short stop motion video we created click here

Styling and props by Candace Hightower of Mingle Events.